Lead and Assistant Educators

Bay Explorers Early Learning; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above‑award wages

Retention grant 15%

Childcare discount 80%

Fully-funded professional development

Scholarship support for degrees in ECE

Free annual flu shots onsite

End-of-year celebrations

Job summary

Bay Explorers Early Learning – Hervey Bay, QLD is seeking Diploma-qualified Educators who love working directly with children and want to be recognised for their experience, knowledge, and professionalism.

You will join an energetic, professional team, collaborating with families to create a calm, engaging environment where children thrive through play, inquiry and connection. Bay Explorers offers above‑award pay, a 15% educator retention grant, and strong professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years' ECEC experience or more.
• Knowledge of EYLF and NQS required.
• Excellent communication with children, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrated reflective practice and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality early childhood education and care.
• Collaborate with families and professional team to support children's learning.
• Contribute to service-wide quality improvement and reflective practice.

Skills

EYLF familiarity

NQS knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Graduate Diploma/Bachelor ACECQA recognition

Job description

Bay Explorers Early Learning – Hervey Bay QLD

Are you a Diploma-qualified Educator who loves working directly with children and wants to be recognised for the experience, knowledge and professionalism you bring?

Join our dynamic team as an experienced Early Childhood Educator and make a meaningful impact every day. You'll collaborate with our professional team and partner with families to create a calm, engaging environment where children thrive through play, inquiry and connection. If you're career-minded and want to deepen your practice, you'll be supported to strengthen your craft, share your experience and contribute meaningfully to service-wide quality improvement.

Above-Award pay + 15% Retention Grant | Up to 80% childcare discount | Paid professional development | Genuine out of ratio induction | Supportive and Present Management Team

Come to work knowing your experience matters.

Join an energised, professional team where ideas are welcomed, individuality is encouraged and great educators are genuinely valued. With above-Award conditions, strong professional development and leadership that invests in our team, Bay Explorers is the place to build a career you can be proud of.

We invest in reflective practice and professional learning, and we celebrate individuality and authenticity—inviting you to share your interests with our children, families and team.

At our spacious, fresh Service, every day brings meaningful projects and plenty of moments of joy and connection. Our environments are beautifully resourced, and our leadership team actively protects wellbeing—so you can focus on what matters most: children. Families value our professionalism, kindness and clear communication, and we’re proud of the warm, down‑to‑earth culture that comes with working at Bay Explorers.

What Bay Explorers can offer you:

• ABOVE-AWARD wages and conditions PLUS the 15% Educator Retention Grant!
• Thrive in a warm, and welcoming environment
• Feel confident as your uniform needs are fully taken care of
• Up to 80% off your own childcare fees
• Fresh and delicious meals prepared by our fabulous Chefs
• Advance your career with extensive fully-funded professional development opportunities, resources, and innovative technology
• Start well: Your first few days are out of ratio, giving you genuine time to learn our service, systems, people and approach before settling into your role
• We encourage creativity - take your practice to the next level
• Generous, light-filled spaces for all Educators and children, both indoors and outdoors
• Be part of our community-focused Giving Program
• Prioritised health and wellbeing with free annual flu shots onsite
• Enjoy fun team activities, including our epic end-of-year celebrations and gifts
• We can help you apply for a scholarship for a Graduate Diploma or a Bachelor's Degree in ECEC
• Ask about unique additional benefits that grow over time, recognising loyalty

Are you a Diploma-qualified Educator who loves working directly with children and wants to be recognised for the experience, knowledge and professionalism you bring?

Join our dynamic team as an experienced Early Childhood Educator and make a meaningful impact every day. You'll collaborate with our professional team and partner with families to create a calm, engaging environment where children thrive through play, inquiry and connection. If you're career-minded and want to deepen your practice, you'll be supported to strengthen your craft, share your experience and contribute meaningfully to service-wide quality improvement.

Above-Award pay + 15% Retention Grant | Up to 80% childcare discount | Paid professional development | Genuine out of ratio induction | Supportive and Present Management Team

Come to work knowing your experience matters. Join an energised, professional team where ideas are welcomed, individuality is encouraged and great educators are genuinely valued. With above-Award conditions, strong professional development and leadership that invests in our team, Bay Explorers is the place to build a career you can be proud of.

We invest in reflective practice and professional learning, and we celebrate individuality and authenticity—inviting you to share your interests with our children, families and team.

At our spacious, fresh Service, every day brings meaningful projects and plenty of moments of joy and connection. Our environments are beautifully resourced, and our leadership team actively protects wellbeing—so you can focus on what matters most: children. Families value our professionalism, kindness and clear communication, and we’re proud of the warm, down‑to‑earth culture that comes with working at Bay Explorers.

• ABOVE-AWARD wages and conditions PLUS the 15% Educator Retention Grant!
• Thrive in a warm, and welcoming environment
• Feel confident as your uniform needs are fully taken care of
• Up to 80% off your own childcare fees
• Fresh and delicious meals prepared by our fabulous Chefs
• Advance your career with extensive fully-funded professional development opportunities, resources, and innovative technology
• Start well: Your first few days are out of ratio, giving you genuine time to learn our service, systems, people and approach before settling into your role
• We encourage creativity - take your practice to the next level
• Generous, light-filled spaces for all Educators and children, both indoors and outdoors
• Be part of our community-focused Giving Program
• Prioritised health and wellbeing with free annual flu shots onsite
• Enjoy fun team activities, including our epic end-of-year celebrations and gifts
• We can help you apply for a scholarship for a Graduate Diploma or a Bachelor's Degree in ECEC
• Ask about unique additional benefits that grow over time, recognising loyalty

What you'll bring

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or Graduate Diploma/Bachelor qualification recognised by ACECQA
• At least two years' ECEC experience and a confident working knowledge of the EYLF and NQS
• A genuine interest in contemporary early childhood practice and reflective learning
• Warm, confident communication with children, families and colleagues
• The ability to collaborate while also bringing your own ideas, initiative and professional judgement
• Current Blue Card and required First Aid, Asthma, Anaphylaxis and Child Protection qualifications

Meet your future colleagues at www.bayexplorers.com.au and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into why our families love us through our socials - www.facebook.com/BayExplorersEL